La. Cajun-Zydeco Festival

The 12th annual Louisiana Cajun-Zydeco Festival features the Grammy-winning Lost Bayou Ramblers and Grammy-nominated Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers, and many more. Free admission. Read More >

Jesse McBride & the Next Generation

In Concert May 26 - Free!

The pianist and bandleader Jesse McBride brings his group of rising stars, the Next Generation, to the Jazz & Heritage Center for a concert on Saturday, May 26. Sets are at 8 and 9:30 pm. Free! Read More >

Troy Sawyer and Calvin Johnson

Two bands, one concert - June 9. Free!

Trumpeter Troy Sawyer and saxophonist Calvin Johnson are two bandleaders taking New Orleans jazz in new directions. Hear both of their bands in a double-bill concert at the Jazz & Heritage Center on Saturday, June 9. Free! Read More >

Sync Up: Samantha Fish

June 27: Your Band As a Business

Our current season of Sync Up music business workshops concludes June 27 with an interview with the fast-rising blues star Samantha Fish on the topic "your band as a business." Read More >

The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation is the nonprofit that owns the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell. We use the proceeds from Jazz Fest, and other funds, for year-round programs to support our music and culture.